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A review by lattelibrarian
Skellig by David Almond
5.0
I'd read part of this when I was younger, but I couldn't remember anything about it. So reading it as an adult was absolutely wonderful. It's eerie, mystical, weird--all of the things that I want in a story. Skellig was unlike anything I remembered or thought it would be, and I absolutely loved it.
Between the struggle that Michael has with his new home life and wondering whether his little sister will be okay and learning more about his new friend Mina, Skellig is easily one of the most interesting books that I've read this year, and is perfect for fans of The Nest by Kenneth Oppel--which is just as weird.
David Almond is overall just a fantastic writer who knows his craft. He knows how to hook us into his stories and knows how to keep us there. If you remember this book from childhood, I definitely suggest reading it again. You will not be disappointed.
Review cross-listed here!
Between the struggle that Michael has with his new home life and wondering whether his little sister will be okay and learning more about his new friend Mina, Skellig is easily one of the most interesting books that I've read this year, and is perfect for fans of The Nest by Kenneth Oppel--which is just as weird.
David Almond is overall just a fantastic writer who knows his craft. He knows how to hook us into his stories and knows how to keep us there. If you remember this book from childhood, I definitely suggest reading it again. You will not be disappointed.
Review cross-listed here!